In a system where two forces act at an angle of 90 degrees, how do you find the

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In a system where two forces act at an angle of 90 degrees, how do you find the resultant force?
  1. By adding the forces algebraically
  2. Using the Pythagorean theorem
  3. By taking the average of the two forces
  4. By subtracting the smaller force from the larger force

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In a system where two forces act at an angle of 90 degrees, how do you find the resultant force?
  • Step 1: Identify the two forces acting at a 90-degree angle. Let's call them Force A and Force B.
  • Step 2: Measure the magnitude (strength) of Force A and Force B.
  • Step 3: Use the Pythagorean theorem, which states that the square of the hypotenuse (resultant force) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. The formula is: Resultant Force = √(Force A² + Force B²).
  • Step 4: Plug in the values of Force A and Force B into the formula.
  • Step 5: Calculate the squares of Force A and Force B, add them together, and then take the square root of that sum to find the resultant force.
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